Objective identify 3 main chemicals compare smokers lungs to a non smoker enhance knowledge through discussion H.W read activity sheet, "you be the judge." … [Read more...]
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Study Guide ANSWER KEY
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GENETICS EXAM Study Material
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know for the exam. Read through the study guide once or twice, and make sure that you can answer all of the questions! HAVE SOMEONE QUIZ YOU! There are no surprises on the test. If you can answer all of the study guide questions, you will ACE the test. If you ignore the study guide, you will not do well on the test! It's as simple as that! STUDY. Last minute morning study session Wednesday at 7:45am. Come prepared, and you shall receive donuts. ;) - Ms. Taylor [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/EXAM-PRACTICE-and-study-guide-genetics.docx"] … [Read more...]
Genetic Engineering Essay HELPFUL LINKS
YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WSCs78Gl9M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7-ofCWJiUg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZmZ161njr8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB_0OLKGMpQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_ztZGbLEJ0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riCQ8R3EG9U Links: Genetic Engineering http://tiki.oneworld.net/genetics/home.html Genetic Engineering http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/gm/GMO "Designer Babies" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/genetically-engineered-babies-designer-baby-ban_n_2712727.html Human Engineering http://www.livescience.com/27206-genetic-engineering-babies-debate.html Pros and Cons of GMO ("Genetically modified … [Read more...]
Genetic Engineering Essay
Genetic Engineering- Directly altering the DNA of an organism to produce a desirable trait. Usually involves moving a gene from one organism to another. Restriction Enzyme- an ENZYME can be used to “cut” the DNA from one organism and “paste” the gene into another organism Genetically Modified Organism- An organism who’s DNA has been changed by scientists Uses of Genetic Engineering Medicine- We have inserted the human gene for insulin into bacteria. The bacteria produces insulin that we can collect and give to patients with diabetes Agriculture/Farming- Most corn is genetically modified. Scientists have inserted a gene that makes the corn resistant to insects, resistant to droughts, and resistant to bacteria that cause … [Read more...]
3/17
AIM: State Lab: Relationships and Biodiversity Today we FINISHED the state lab. IF IT IS NOT COMPLETE WITH YOUR NAME ON IT, YOU WILL NOT BE TAKING THE REGENTS!!! Genetic Engineering essay is due FRIDAY … [Read more...]
regentsprep.org
This is a great site for information and practice! This is a sample of a page for factoring GCF practice … [Read more...]
Monday, 3/17/14
MP 5 Homework Videos for this week: Factoring trinomials with two variables Factoring the difference of two squares … [Read more...]
Exam Review
Attach please find possible questions for the exam on Monday. What is the purpose of the object snap? Where is it located? How do you access it? Where is the ribbon located in AutoCAD? What two components does the ribbon consists of? How do we activate the layer command? In which tab and panel is the layer properties manager dialogue box located? How do we create a new layer in AutoCAD? What layer should we never use (forbidden) in AutoCAD? What is the difference between Tabs and the Ribbon? List five Tabs in the drafting and annotation workspace. List five Panels in the Insert Tab. List the steps to create layers. Use AutoCAD to help. List three functions of the … [Read more...]
3/14
AIM: State Lab HOMEWORK: GENETIC ENGINEERING ESSAY DUE NEXT FRIDAY The state lab MUST be complete with your NAME on it. If you do not complete this lab, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE REGENTS. We will finish the lab on Monday. Current lab minutes are available at www.whsad.org/labs Click on TAYLOR. Remember- you need 1200 minutes and 4 state labs to be eligible for the Regents Exam. … [Read more...]